Tag: British Airways Group Action
What next for regulators after the BA cyberattack fine?
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced that the BA cyberattack fine will be issued at just £20 million following their 2018 data breach.
This came as a shock to many after the ICO announced an intention to issue a fine in the sum of £183 million last year, with the final fine involving a reduction of 90%.
It is thought that the BA fine was reduced so significantly due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The aviation industry in general has seen huge losses in flight and customer numbers as a result of lockdowns in various countries. The ICO appears to have taken this into consideration when issuing the fine, but many believe it is still an insignificant amount to the global airline and that it will not have the desired effect. The big question now is how this could shape regulations and fines in the future, as there is a cause for concern here.
ICO announce BA fine of £20 million
Ba fine issued: The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced that British Airways would receive a dramatically reduced fine of just £20 million.
The BA fine announcement came as a shock to many after the ICO’s proposed intention to fine was originally set at £183 million last year.
We are currently representing victims of the British Airways data breach for legal cases on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have been affected by the breach, you could be eligible to join the group action claim now. Whilst the ICO has announced the hugely reduced BA fine, it is still vital that fight for the rights of the victims of the breach to get the justice that they deserve for the loss of control of their personal information.
BA data breach claim deadline is fast approaching
The BA data breach claim deadline is fast approaching and is due to fall early next year. 2021 is just around the corner, so there really is not a lot of time left to get involved.
It is vital for people to start their claim as soon as they can, even if people feel that they have plenty of time left to do so. The deadlines come around quick and there is more to it than just lodging a case. People commonly miss the deadline and then come to us after they have passed, and we must sadly turn those people away.
Our advice is always the same. If you were a victim of this data breach, head over to the BA Group Action website here now and do not delay any further.
BA data breach compensation claim: join the action today
If you have yet to start your BA data breach compensation claim, you still have the chance to sign-up and now and benefit from our No Win, No Fee representation.
However, time is running out to join. There is a court deadline for joining which falls early next year and, if you miss this, you could miss out on your chance to receive thousands of pounds in compensation.
As specialist Group Action Lawyers fighting for justice in over 50 group and multi-party actions, we can tell you from considerable experience that people will miss the deadline. In fact, people miss the deadlines all the time and we often receive new enquiries from people who have lost out on the chance to claim thousands or even tens of thousands of pounds in compensation from actions that closed years ago.
British Airways data breach compensation action
If you have yet to join the British Airways data breach compensation action, you still have time to make a No Win, No Fee case, but time is running out.
We always recommend that victims who are serious about making a claim should start their case as soon as possible. Missing a key court deadline could be the difference between succeeding with a claim and receiving thousands of pounds in damages or receiving nothing at all. There is more to a case than just registering your information with a firm so you should act as soon as you can.
With No Win, No Fee representation on offer, legal fees can be written off if a case does not succeed. As such, what do you have to lose in starting a case? There is no need to delay, but perhaps a lot to lose in delaying any further.
Group Action specialists
As Group Action specialists, we are involved in dozens of actions and have established ourselves as a leading voice in this complex and niche area of law.
This is why we are representing so many clients in so many different actions; all on a No Win, No Fee basis. We have recovered millions of pounds for our clients over the years we have been giving victims a voice, and we continue to take new actions forward on a regular basis.
For our clients, we want them to completely trust in what we do. So, what is it that makes us specialists, what is our experience, and can we help you?
Group action deadlines: IMPORTANT WARNING
Missing group action deadlines can mean that you are unable to complete a compensation claim as part of an established action.
This can mean that you are then unable to recover any compensation at all, so it is incredibly important to make sure you start a legal case as soon as you can. You do not want to miss out on thousands of pounds by leaving it too late.
We wanted to raise more awareness about this as we have recently received new enquiries from a number of people affected by the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal. The court deadline for this action has passed and we are unable to take new cases forward. Here is some additional advice about the deadlines and the consequences of missing them.
The British Airways court case: what you need to know
If you were a victim of the 2018 BA cyberattacks and you’ve yet to join the legal action for the British Airways court case, here is some vital information for you.
It is important to launch your claim as soon as you can, which you can do on the BA Group Action website here. The final deadline to join is just over 9 months away, which is not a great deal of time. There is more to it than just registering your information with a firm, and we will also close our books for new cases in advance of the deadline as well.
Here is some vital information about the court case and what you need to do.
British Airways data breach claim guidance
If you have not yet initiated your British Airways data breach claim, we can guide you in terms of what to do and what to expect in this article.
If you have yet to start a case, there are a few things to consider. One of those considerations is who to instruct to represent you for the claim. In this type of case and action, choosing the right law firm can be incredibly important.
With this in mind, here is some guidance about what to look for and what to ask when considering who to place your case with. Since news of the formal Group Litigation Order (GLO) being established, there has been a noticeable increase in other firms marketing for cases. In the minefield of not knowing who to trust, we have some vital pointers for you.
BA data breach compensation deadline: one year to go
There is now less than one year to go until the BA data breach compensation deadline expires. This may sound like a long time left to claim, but it may come around quicker than you expect.
And if there is one thing we can tell you as expert Group Action Lawyers, it is this: people will more than likely miss the deadline. It is no crystal ball that tells us this; it is simply our vast knowledge and experience, as we have seen so many people miss deadlines for previous actions in the past.
Do not be one of those people who put it off and put it off. It can be beneficial joining sooner rather than later, and the longer you leave it, the greater the risk can be
Important information about the official BA data breach group action
For victims to be able to have the best approach for joining the official BA data breach group action, here is some important information that you should know.
In October 2019, the formal Group Litigation Order (GLO) for victims of the 2018 cyberattacks was given the go-ahead by Mr Justice Warby. Since then, and even before, a number of law firms have been marketing their services for victims, which is common. However, this can cause some confusion, and so in the interests of clarity, here is some useful information about the official action; because there is only one.
Having seen previous incidents of law firms missing deadlines and misrepresenting their clients, appointing the right firm is important.
Our work in data breach compensation actions
Our work when it comes to data breach compensation actions is becoming increasingly more important in today’s world where it feels like new breaches are taking place all the time.
Traditionally, we have been at the forefront of some of the biggest and most complex group actions in the UK, which are normally medical actions. In 2015, we saw the monumental VW Emissions Scandal that led to us being appointed to the Steering Committee for that particular action.
However, in recent years, our work has steered us in a very different direction.